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'Is Kejriwal Conspiring Against Sisodia?': Manoj Tiwari's Swipe At AAP's Concern Over Ex-Minister's Security In Jail

Manoj Tiwari’s statement comes after AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj attacked BJP-led central government claiming Manish Sisodia was lodged in Tihar jail with other dreaded criminals.

New Delhi: Taking a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for raising safety concerns over security of party leader Manish Sisodia in jail, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari said since department of Delhi prisons come under the Delhi government, that is chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, how can a former minister in his cabinet have threats inside jail.

“Delhi jails come under Delhi government, that means Arvind Kejriwal. Manish Sisodia knows a lot of secrets of Arvind Kejriwal. How can his own aide Manish Sisodia have a threat to life inside jail? Is Arvind Kejriwal conspiring against Manish Sisodia,” news agency ANI quoted Tiwari as saying.

“Is Arvind Kejriwal conspiring to kill Manish Sisodia to stop him from disclosing Arvind Kejriwal’s secrets? An impression is being created that Manish Sisodia has threats from BJP. I appeal to jail authorities to provide Manish Sisodia best security possible,” the BJP MP added.

Tiwari’s statement comes after AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj attacked BJP-led central government claiming Manish Sisodia was denied access to the ‘vipassana cell’ and lodged in Tihar jail with other dreaded criminals.

READ | AAP Says Sisodia Kept In Tihar Jail With Other Dreaded Criminals, Prison Officials Call Claim 'Unfounded'

While addressing a press conference earlier in the day, Bharadwaj said, "The reason behind holding this conference today on Holi is to expose the Centre's conspiracy due to which Manish Sisodia is behind the bars."

"He (Sisodia) has been kept under Jail No.1 of Tihar, while such first trial people are not kept there. Jail no.1 is home to some of the most dreaded criminals and murderers,” Bharadwaj added.

However, refuting AAP’s allegations as “unfounded”, the authorities at Delhi prison said that Sisodia has been confined to a ward of Central Jail.

"Manish Sisodia has been assigned a segregated ward keeping his security in mind. The ward of CJ-1, where he is lodged has the minimum number of inmates who are not gangsters and are maintaining good conduct inside the jail," prison officials said.

"A separate cell makes it possible for him to meditate or do other activities without any disturbance. All arrangements, as per Jail Rules, are in place to ensure his safety and security. Any aspersions cast about his lodgings are unfounded," the official added.

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